Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

BCH4100 - Biochemistry and molecular biology research project

36 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.750 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Science
Offered	Clayton Full year 2011 (Day) Clayton Second semester to First semester 2011 (Day) Monash Medical Centre Full year 2011 (Day) Monash Medical Centre Second semester to First semester 2011 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Tim Cole

Synopsis

Students will undertake a supervised research project. Candidates may commence the Honours year at the beginning of either the first or second semester. Students will research literature relevant to their topic, carry out a research project and present the results of their study in both written and oral form. Information about the research projects is available from the course coordinator and at a meeting held with prospective students during the second semester of third year.

Assessment

Literature review (5000 words): 15%
Research project (40000 words): 70%)
Oral presentation: 15%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Tim Cole

Co-requisites

BCH4200